Malik Willis Placed on IR, Sidelining Dolphins QB at Least Four Games
The Miami Dolphins placed starting quarterback Malik Willis on injured reserve with a worsening groin injury, leaving him out for at least four games. Kyle
The Miami Dolphins placed starting quarterback Malik Willis on injured reserve with a worsening groin injury, leaving him out for at least four games. Kyle McCord is expected to start against the Indianapolis Colts this weekend.
Willis has dealt with the injury for two weeks, and an MRI showed it had developed into a core muscle injury. He does not need surgery, but the recovery requires rest.
McCord expected to take over
The move gives McCord, a sixth-round draft pick, an immediate chance to lead Miami’s offense. Willis is not expected to miss the rest of the season.
Willis started all eight of Miami’s games this season. The Dolphins are 1-7, and he has completed 58.2% of his passes for 1,396 yards, six touchdowns and six interceptions.
He has also run for 232 yards and three touchdowns. Willis was among the NFL’s most productive running quarterbacks early in the season, averaging 37 rushing yards per game through the first seven weeks.
Injury had limited his mobility
Willis’ rushing output fell to seven yards in each of his past two games. After Miami’s loss to the Detroit Lions, he said his groin “felt a little tight.”
The Dolphins’ next games will come without their starting quarterback, while McCord steps into the role. Willis is eligible to return no earlier than Miami’s Week 14 game against the Chicago Bears.
